Viking gyms/

[Bluepoodle1]

Just wondering if the fitness centers on Viking ocean cruises have indoor spin bikes? Trying to figure out if I should bring my spinning shoes. Thanks! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Bluepoodle1

[Porcupine 52]

I think this has been asked before and the answer as no.

[Jim Avery]

I assume a "spin bike" is like a Peloton.  Viking has one upright and two recumbent bikes.  The recumbent bikes are programmable.  Why is a spin bike better/different?   I rode Peloton bikes on QE2 in the early '70s.  Our son's new Peloton looks exactly the same mechanically, except painted black instead of white, and the interactive screen is the only apparent 'improvement".  

[friendlyfifer]

Sorry no spin bikes or spin classes. The gyms are well equipped and the personal trainers are excellent.

[Porcupine 52]

spin bikes are totally different.  Most of the time you have a class with your spin bike, but of course you can do it on your own.  The flywheel’s in the spin bikes are heavier than the regular bike, so you’ll burn more energy completing each rep that you perform.  Very easy to increase or decrease your tension.  Don't know if it is true or not but when I was doing spin classes they also said a spin bike actually has a lower injury risk than your typical upright bike.  Has some thing to do with the flywheel is much easier.... it helps keep the bike in constant motion so less impact on your joints.  Just what they say?

[Bluepoodle1]

Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes, I was referring to a Peloton or a bike like it. I have booked my first Viking cruise and was thinking ahead.